Wondering what kind of job you could secure upon completing a fashion design degree?

Fashion Designer

Definitely the most sought after career, a fashion designer predicts and create designs. They would have good technical skills in pattern making and drawing, as well as business acumen, predicting trends and working with business units to design on trend clothes that contribute to a profitable bottom line.

Pattern maker

A pattern maker is responsible for the technical plan of the design and grading it to fit different sizes. A pattern maker has strong accuracy, checking the design lines/fit before the garment is mass produced.

Fashion Assistant

Normally where most students start their career, a great place to learn and grow your career from the ground up. Activities could vary from assisting with fashion shoots, arranging the fashion wardrobe to liaising with PR/advertising agencies.

Retail buyer

A retail buyer will plan, select and purchase lines of clothing/goods that are sold in retail stores. They will keep a keen eye on trends to forecast sales and ensure they are carrying a competitive range.

Stylist

A stylist has a flair for style and picks out clothing for occasions like editorial features, print or television campaigns.

Visual merchandiser

A visual merchandiser designs the look and feel of the brand in store. They creates impressive visual displays to entice consumers to enquire about the products.

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